Only True Harry Potter Fans Can Pass This Magical Spelling Test

The magical world of Harry Potter is a truly unique place and one that many fans would without doubt love to inhabit. The writer J. K. Rowling has ensured that the Wizarding World is nothing like the Muggle world and while certain aspects of the Wizarding World may seem similar to those of the Muggle World (such as the Ministry of Magic which resembles just about any government in the world or indeed even certain jobs such as Mediwizards who are basically magical doctors).

The fact of the matter is that the Wizarding World is a place like no other, all thanks to Rowling's vivid imagination. As such, it makes sense that this magical world is full of not only countless of magical schools and Wizarding villages but also of obscure terms, creatures and potions that would mean nothing to Muggles.

Indeed, even some of the character names are totally bizarre, unpronounceable and impossible to remember. Knowing this, it comes as no surprise that the internet is full of "magical dictionaries" that aim to explain what certain magical words mean. In addition, it is not at all surprising that many of us fail utterly and totally whenever we attempt to spell Wizarding words.

Question 1

Spell the name of this massive spider.

This giant spider - which has been bred by wizards - comes from Southeast Asia. Apparently, these spiders love the taste of human flesh and live in colonies for they are very much social creatures. These spiders love to reside in forested areas so it comes as no surprise that a colony of them felt right at home in Hogwarts Forbidden Forest. The leader of this colony was a spider named Aragog whom Hagrid released into the Forbidden Forest years before Harry Potter attended the famous school.

Question 2

What is the name of this terrifying creature?

This terrifying creature is a huge snake that is actually known as the "King of Serpents." It was apparently first bred after a wizard placed a chicken egg under a toad. The practice of breeding these terrifying - and obviously dangerous - creatures is forbidden in modern Wizarding World but there are ways around being detected. For example, all one has to do when the Department for Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures comes knocking on the door is remove the chicken egg from under the toad.

Question 3

Match the charm to the correct spelling.

This spell is an Unlocking Charm, and as the name suggests, its purpose is to unlock locked doors and windows. As such, this spell is a go-to spell for thieves and nosy individuals. Other unlocking spells also exist but are far less eloquent - and in turn, convenient - for they often break doors and windows in the process of opening them. A counteract-charm that can resist this spell exists but is rarely ever used. As you may recall, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger often used this spell in the Harry Potter series.

Question 4

What is the correct spelling of this Hogwarts house?

As far as Hogwarts' houses go, this one has the most difficult name. This particular house was founded by a witch named Helga whose second name we cannot reveal for it is the same as the name of the house. Students that end up being sorted into this Hogwarts house are said to be extremely loyal, hard-working and dedicated. They are also said to be "great finders", whatever that means. The colors of this house are yellow and black and its symbol is a badger.

Question 5

Spell this Levitation Charm.

This particular spell is a Levitation Charm and, as the name suggests, can make objects levitate or float in the air. Of course, this is not the only charm that can achieve this objective - there are plenty of other spells and charms that can lift objects up into the air but even so this spell remains one of the best and the most-used. As such, it comes as no surprise that Hogwarts students are taught this spell as soon as their first year classes begin. At the beginning, most students find this charm incredibly challenging.

Question 6

What is the name of this ball used in a popular Wizarding sport?

This particular word refers to a ball that is used in a popular Wizarding sport (whose name we cannot reveal for we ask you spell it later on in this quiz) which is played on broomsticks. This ball - which is more often than not either dark red or brown - is roughly the same size as a football and is made of leather. Team members known as Chasers are in particular interested in this ball - they attempt to score it into their opponent's hoop for that is how they earn points.

Question 7

Spell the name of this creature.

This magical creature is rather scary looking but unless you purposely annoy it (or touch it without its permission) it will do no harm. This creature has the front head, legs and wings of an eagle and the body, hind legs and tail of a horse. These creatures are extremely proud and one has to approach them in a very specific way if one wants to touch it, or even to fly it. The way you approach this creature is by bowing in front of him. If the creature bows back, you are allowed to touch it. If it doesn't bow back, you better step aside.

Question 8

What is the correct spelling of this magical candy?

This particular word refers to a very peculiar type of candy that is sold at a famous candy shop located in a Wizarding village near Hogwarts. As the name of this candy suggests, it is made of a specific bug. The candy itself however is shaped like peanuts, no doubt in an effort to make it less gross. This candy is a popular prank item as many wizards buy it hoping to fool their friends or their loved ones in eating it by telling them that this candy is actually peanuts.

Question 9

Match the Wizarding village to the correct spelling.

This is a Wizarding village that is located close to Hogwarts and which is the only Wizard-only village in Britain. Hogwarts students are allowed to go to this village from third year onward but only if they have written permission from their parents or their guardians. This village is full of pubs and shops, including a magical item shop known as Dervish and Bangles, Madam Puddifoot's Tea Shop, Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop, the Shrieking Shack, and of course, the Three Broomsticks Inn.

Question 10

What is this magical object called?

There is no denying that we could all use this item once in a while. This object is a glass ball that is slightly bigger than a marble. It is completely see-through but turns red whenever its owner has forgotten something. When the owner of this object remembers everything that he or she has forgotten, the ball once again turns completely clear. As you may recall, Neville Longbottom received this magical item from his grandmother in first year of Hogwarts (and it promptly turned red).

Question 11

Spell this magical potion also known as "Liquid Luck".

This magical potion is also known as "Liquid Luck". It is a highly-sought after potion for, as its name suggests, it grants its drinker luck for a specific period of time. Indeed, once someone drinks this potion whatever he or she attempts to do is bound to be successful and as Professor Slughorn has said, this potion turns an ordinary day into an extraordinary one (and one that the drinker will remember fondly for a very long time). Its side effects include giddiness and recklessness hence why it is recommended that one doesn't overindulge in it.

Question 12

Spell this word correctly.

This word refers to a witch or a wizard who can change his or her physical appearance at will. Such talented witches and wizards are rather rare and no doubt envied by others. Witches and wizards that possess this unique ability can change any aspect of their appearance, including their gender and age. Unfortunately, this is not a skill that can be learned. Rather, one is born with it and there is no use practicing it if one doesn't have it already. Fans will recall that a woman named Nymphadora Tonks possessed this ability in the Harry Potter series.

Question 13

What is the correct spelling for this magical subject?

This magical subject is taught to first year students at Hogwarts. The class teaches students how to grow and take care of magical plants and fungi and in fact is similar to Muggle botany. While initially students learn how to take care of rather simple plants, as they progress through the years they begin to learn about more complex - and in turn dangerous - plants. You may recall that when Harry Potter attended Hogwarts the professor of this class was a woman named Pomona Sprout. When Professor Sprout retired it was none other than Neville Longbottom who took over the position.

Question 14

Spell the name of this character.

This dark witch was a pure-blood and the sister of Narcissa Malfoy, who was Draco Malfoy's mother. In Hogwarts this witch was sorted into Slytherin and upon graduation she became Lord Voldermort's loyal follower. She was an incredibly dangerous witch who loved torturing other witches and wizards. Indeed, she was one of the witches and wizards that tortured Neville Longbottom's parents. Eventually this witch was caught for torturing Longbottom's parents - who were Aurors - but later escaped and rejoined Lord Voldemort. Fans will recall that towards the end of the series she was killed by Molly Weasley.

Question 15

What is the correct spelling of a term that describes a semi-human semi-magical being?

This unique word refers to semi-human and a semi-magical beings that look like a beautiful women. They are known for their seductive dances which make males - and some females - lose their minds and do just about anything to get closer to them. They are said to live all over Europe although they are supposedly of Eastern European origin. These unique magical beings often marry wizards and thus their children inherit the charm and beauty of their mother (the magical being) and the magical powers of their father (the wizard).

Question 16

Spell this word.

In the Wizarding World, this term refers to a human who turns into a wolf-like creature upon the rising of a full moon. Humans turn into these dangerous creatures after they have been infected by the lycanthropy disease (basically when they are bitten by this creature in his wolf-like form). There is no cure for lycanthropy but drinking Wolfsbane Potion allows the infected victim to continue possessing his or her human mind during transformation which reduces the risk that he or she will harm human beings.

Question 17

How do you spell the name of this magical candy?

This interesting magical candy is shaped like a wand and is made from aromatic black substance that has been extracted from a juice of a root. It is sold both in a famous candy shop in a Wizard village near Hogwarts as well as on the Hogwarts Express food trolley. This candy has a rather peculiar taste and is quite expensive. Fans of the Harry Potter series will recall that one year Ron Weasley was about to buy this candy aboard the Hogwarts Express only to realize that it is much too expensive for him.

Question 18

Match this magical potion to the correct spelling.

This word refers to a magical potion that is known as the most powerful love potion in the world. Anyone who drinks this potion will become obsessed with the person who gave them this potion. This potion can be recognized from its mother-of-pearl sheen as well as from its spiral-like steam. However, while this potion is incredibly powerful it does not create true love, only infatuation. Once the object of obsession stops administering this potion, all love - or rather, infatuation - will evaporate.

Question 19

Spell the name of this Wizarding sport.

This is a popular Wizarding sport that is played on broomsticks. It is played by two opposing teams on specially designed pitches. Each team is made up of seven members - three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keeper and one Seeker. Chasers attempt to score goals by throwing a special ball into the opposing team's goal posts. Beaters try to throw Bludgers towards the opposing team's members in the hopes of hurting them. The Keeper keeps an eye on the goal posts and the Seeker attempts to catch a small, golden ball known as the Snitch. It is only when the Snitch is caught that the game is over.

Question 20

What is the name of this magical object that counteracts poison?

This stone-like magical object is a cluster of mass (such as hair or plant fiber) that has being taken out of a goat's stomach. It can be used to counteract poison and is incredibly useful to have. Indeed, Hogwarts students learn about this magical cure to poison in their first year at school. A number of these objects were kept in the Potions classroom at Hogwarts as well as in the hospital wing. Fans of the Harry Potter series will remember that Harry once saved Ron's life by shoving this object down his throat.

Question 21

Spell the name of this type of wood.

This word refers to a specific type of wand wood. Fans may recall that different wands are made of different wood types and according to Ollivander - a man known as the best wandmaker in the world - a wand made of this particular wood is best suited to a warrior-like figure, such as a dark witch or wizard or an Auror. Curiously, it is also said that a witch or a wizard will only bond with a wand made from this type of wood only after passing through danger.

Question 22

Match the name of this class to the correct spelling.

Unlike most Hogwarts classes that were considered "core subjects", this particular class was an elective that could be chosen by students from third year onward. This class focused on the magical effects of numbers. Students who chose this class studied things such as numerology as well as how to predict the future with numbers. Fans will recall that in the Harry Potter series Hermione chose this subject as an elective which resulted in her often consulting number charts when she was completing her homework.

Question 23

Spell this Wizarding coin.

This coin is part of the Wizarding currency and is actually the most valued coin of them all (the others being Sickle and Knut). This coin is gold and is equal to 493 Knuts or 17 Sickles. Fans will doubtlessly remember that these coins were often imitated by Leprechauns at Quidditch games and that they were made from Leprechaun gold. As such, these fake coins would disappear after only a few hours. Still, goblins working at the most famous Wizarding bank could easily tell real galleons apart from fake galleons.

Question 24

Spell this character's name.

This strange word is neither an object nor a spell but rather a name. Indeed, this was the first name of Luna Lovegood's dad who was also the editor of The Quibbler magazine. Those who are fans of Luna Lovegood will no doubt remember that she was rather strange and that she believed in many bizarre things. It is very likely that her unique beliefs came from her father who was also a believer in all things weird and unique.

Question 25

Match the object to the correct spelling.

This word refers to an object that is shaped like a bucket and which is often used for brewing potions. It is a word - and an object - that is used not only by witches and wizards in the Wizarding World but also in the Muggle world. Since most of these objects are rather heavy - they are made either of pewter or iron - they are enchanted to be lighter than they would be otherwise. Some may recall that Percy Weasley worked in ensuring that all cauldrons were made strictly following the standards of thickness required.

Question 26

Spell the name of this creature.

This creature is a rather large bird that has a red body and gold feathers, beak and claws. Its eyes are black and its tail is extremely long (as long as a peacock's, in fact). Every such bird will eventually burst into flames - numerous times in their lives - in what is known as Burning Day. As Burning Day approaches these birds start to look like plucked turkeys but once they burst into flames they resemble newborn chicks. These birds are curiously immune to the fatal gaze of the "King of the Serpents".

Question 27

What is the correct way to spell this method of Wizard transportation?

This word refers to a unique method of Wizard transportation that is possible when a witch or a wizard seriously focuses his or her mind on his or her intended destination. This method of transportation is similar to teleportation and is the quickest way to get anywhere. However, this method of transportation is by no means easy and can even be disastrous if used by those who have no idea what they are doing. Most people vomit the first time they do it.

Question 28

Match the language of snakes to the correct spelling.

This word refers to the language of snakes as well as those who can communicate with them. It is a very rare skill and indeed very few witches and wizards possess this unique ability. This skill is almost always passed on from family to family and is said to have originated with Salazar Slytherin, one of Hogwarts' founders. Both Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort could communicate with snakes but it is worth mentioning that unlike Lord Voldemort, Harry did not inherit this skill from his family.

Question 29

Pick the right spelling for this Disarming Charm.

This spell is known as the Disarming Charm and as the name suggests, it disarms the opponent by making him or her drop whatever it is that he or she is holding in his or her hands at that moment. This particular spell is most often used in duels and as fans will recall, was one of the spells that was most often used by Harry Potter. Indeed, he even used this spell during the Battle of Hogwarts against Lord Voldemort.

Question 30

What is the correct spelling of the only Wizarding bank?

This is the name of the only bank that exists in the Wizarding World. The bank is run by goblins and in actual fact was set up by a goblin who named the famous institution after himself. The bank is located in Diagon Alley in London and according to Hagrid it is the second safest place in the world (the first being Hogwarts). Witches and wizards can not only use this bank to store their wealth but also to exchange Muggle money for Wizarding money (or vice versa).

Question 31

What is another word for a cure?

This word refers to a cure that counteracts poison (regardless of what shape it comes in). Hogwarts students learn how to make many cures in Potions class from first year onward. However, it is worth mentioning that sometimes time is the best cure of them all, especially when it comes to things like Polyjuice Potion. In addition, it is worth mentioning that we have mentioned one cure on this quiz already - a stone-like clump made from hair or plant fiber that can be found in a goat's stomach.

Question 32

Match the plant to the right spelling.

This word refers to a plant - also known as Mandragora - that has a very unique root. Indeed, the root of this plant is shaped like a human. While the plant is young the root looks like a human baby but as the plant matures so does the human face of the root. Students learn how to take care of these plants in the second year of school. When this plant is uprooted, the root screams. This scream will do little more than make a person unconscious when it is still young but when the plant matures its scream can end a person's life.

Question 33

Choose the correct spelling for this charm.

This charm is known as a Boggart-Bashing spell. As the name suggests, its purpose is to get rid of a Boggart (a non-being that takes the shape of a person's biggest fear). The spell makes the Boggart turn into something truly ridiculous. For example, fans may recall that Neville Longbottom was afraid of Professor Snape, which is what the Boggart turned into when Neville came face to face with it. However, once Neville uttered this spell, Professor Snape - or rather, the Boggart - could be seen wearing Neville's grandmother's clothes.

Question 34

What is the correct spelling of this French school?

There is more than one magical school in the Wizarding World and this school is an example of a school that is not Hogwarts. This school is a French Wizarding school that can be found in the Pyrenees mountains. The school's symbol is two interwoven wands that are shooting out stars. The castle of this school is quite similar to that of Hogwarts although it is slightly more elegant and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and fountains. Students that attend this school wear a blue uniform and examples of students who went to this school include the alchemist Nicholas Flamer and Fleur Delacour.

Question 35

Spell this terrifying creature.

This terrifying creature is a water demon that is known for its strange green pallour and its green teeth. Fans may recall that when Professor Lupin was teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts he ordered a number of these creatures for his class. These strange-looking creatures are said to be extremely aggressive and there is no way of taming them. Indeed, only water dwellers known as Merpeople are said have been able to cajole these creatures to the point where they have become Merpeople's pets.

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